Bowling scores for the Tri-State Mixed on February 6: High scratch game: Get-R-Done 583, Mike’ s Scrap Metal 527 and The Concords 521. High scratch series: Get-R-Done 1,563, Mike’ s Scrap metal 1,503 and The Concords 1,379. High scratch game men: Pete Coe 244, Jeremy Breeden 213 and John Duvall[Read More…]
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Berkeley Springs official offers help to Hancock in supporting train extensions to local stop
by Geoff Fox Susan Webster from the Town of Bath, W.Va. spoke with Hancock officials last month to renew her support for a train extension effort after seeing an article on the topic in The Hancock News. Webster told town officials she knew Maryland legislators passed statutes encouraging the study[Read More…]
Panthers’ indoor track and field team members medal at state championships
by Lisa Schauer The Hancock Panthers’ indoor track and field team returned from the Maryland state championships at Prince George’s Sports Complex on February 20 with a gold and a bronze medal in two individual events. Senior Josie Foltz won gold in shot put with a personal best of 33[Read More…]
Mercersburg woman arrested on multiple charges
A Mercersburg woman was arrested in December in Needmore after a traffic stop but charges weren’t filed until February. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Rhiannon Reese, 38, Mercersburg, was stopped in Needmore in the area of Great Cove Road and Pigeon Cove Road for several traffic violations. Police said Reese[Read More…]
Dusting over area primarily pollen, says enviro agency
A pale dust that filled the air in some parts of the Eastern Panhandle and settled onto cars and other surfaces on Thursday, February 23, was primarily pollen mixed with “trace mineral matter,” said the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Monday. The regional emergency response social media[Read More…]
Town lobbyist alerts council to cannabis reform bill, questions impact on town partnership with Trulieve
by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney A cannabis reform bill in committee in both the Maryland House and Senate has town officials wondering what effect it could have on the Town of Hancock and its partnership with Trulieve moving forward. Trulieve, formerly Harvest, is a grower and processor of medical cannabis[Read More…]
Hildebert Edward Smith, Jr.
Hildebert Edward Smith, Jr. 1948-2023 Hildebert Edward Smith, Jr., Hancock, Md., passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Creekside Village in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born December 7, 1948, he was the son of the late Hildebert E., Sr. and Mary Smith, and the widower of Mildred E. Smith, who passed away May[Read More…]
Lloyd A. Timmons, Sr.
Lloyd A. Timmons, Sr. 1936-2023 Lloyd A. Timmons, Sr., 86, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at War Memorial Nursing Center, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born August 16, 1936, in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Lloyd D. and Mary E. Timmons. He was employed[Read More…]
Town Manager gives briefs on new sign, lights, annexation & park
by Geoff Fox Town Manager Mike Faith gave brief updates to town officials during the February town meeting about ongoing projects in the town’s pipeline. The town will be getting a new digital sign along Pennsylvania A venue and Faith said the town has already put 50% of the cost[Read More…]
Hancock Arts Council to host free Variety Show
The Hancock Arts Council is hosting a free entertainment show at the Hancock Town Hall on Sunday, February 26. The event is open to the public and begins at 2 p.m. A wide range of acts will be performing, including: belly dancers, marimba, singing cats, Celtic fiddle w/bagpipes, The Ukeclectric[Read More…]
